
Black adults living with long COVID pointed to challenges with their physical health rather than their mental health when asked to describe their long-COVID symptoms. That is one key finding from our new study, published...

Lightning struck deep in the central Idaho mountains on July 24, 2024, igniting the Wapiti Fire that burned across 129,063 acres around Stanley, Idaho a place known for its scenic vistas and idyllic rural landscape. Local...

How does the International Space Station orbit Earth without burning up?
Flying through Earths orbit are thousands of satellites and two operational space stations, including the International Space Station, which weighs as much as 77 elephants. The International Space Station, or ISS, hosts...

Twins have been rare in human history and for that reason can seem special. Many cultures associate twins with health and vitality, while others see them as a philosophical reminder of the duality of life and death, good...

Why does red wine cause headaches? Our research points to a compound found in the grapes’ skin
Medical accounts of red wine headaches go back to Roman times, but the experience is likely as old as winemaking something like 10,000 years. As chemists specializing in winemaking, we wanted to try to figure out the...

The holiday season, often considered a time of joy and togetherness, can also be one of the most challenging periods for those who are grieving a loss. Nearly 95% of people who have experienced loss report dealing with at...

There’s a link between walking speed and ageing well. Here’s how you can improve it
For decades, we have known that the way you walk, in particular your walking speed, is tied to your health. One study has even proposed that it be considered a vital sign, much like heart rate and blood pressure. Various...